North Cascades National Park • Washington

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Jagged mountain peaks give way to glaciers.

Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.

Stehekin sits at the top of Lake Chelan, welcoming visitors to take a life at a slower pace.
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Grab your tent, your sleeping bag, and adventurous soul and camp along Ross Lake.
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Let the wow factor exceed your expectations while hiking Cascade Pass.
NPS Photo/D. Dixon

Explore the trails and backcountry camping and climbing in a landscape over 9,000 feet of vertical relief.
NPS Photo/D. Dixon

Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers as you traverse the landscape.
NPS Photo/T. Baldwin

A blue lake surrounded by forested, snowy mountains.

Learn about current conditions for roads, trails, lakes, and more.

A man sets up a green tent in a campground.

Learn about the different camping options within the park complex.

Where and why they are required, and how to obtain a permit

Backcountry Permits

Backcountry permits are required year-round. Find out where they are required, why they are required, and how to obtain a permit.

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Wilderness Trip Planner

Plan a trip into the backcountry of the North Cascades.

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Backcountry Reservations

Reservations for backcountry permits begin in March 2025.

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Hiking in the North Cascades

Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America!

Canoes loaded for camping prepare to launch at the lakes edge.

Find information on boating in the park complex.

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Learn how to stay safe while enjoying the park complex.

Boats and float plane docked along the shores of Lake Chelan with the mountains rising above.

The Stehekin Valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking Washington's interior wilderness to the rugged Cascade Mountains.

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Grizzly Bear Restoration

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Phone:

360 854-7200

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